Sony DCR-SR65 Hard Disk / Memory Stick Hybrid Digital Video Camera

You now have the choice of recording high quality video to the 40GB HDD or Memory Stick. Over 27hrs footage can be stored in the camera’s 40GB Hard Disk Drive, while 5h 25min can be recorded direct to an optional 8GB Memory Stick. Movies recorded onto Hard Disk Drive can even be copied to Memory stick for easy file transfer! The DCR-SR65 features a high quality Mega Pixel CCD Sensor. Combined with the Precision Carl Zeiss 30mm Lens, the SR65 will ensure that every image you capture is crisp, vivid & sharp. In addition, the SR65 can even capture a 1Mega Pixel Still image – perfect for e-mailing or small photo prints. It also incorporates a built in Zoom Microphone, Film Roll Index, Face Index, and easy upload to YouTube (or your favourite online service)! The 2.7” Wide LCD Touch Screen interface makes using this Handycam a simple and enjoyable experience. Powerful features such as Spot Focus and Spot Metering allow you to adjust the focal and exposure points of your scene at the touch of a fingertip. RRP $799. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

What are the features and how will they benefit you?

GUI Menu (Graphical User Interface) - the menu is easy to understand and find your way through because it uses pictures, not just wordsHigh Capacity Battery - spare batteries are available in higher capacity so they last longer. Also, you can reduce charge time by 25% using the optional fast charger(ACVQH10)Photos - allows you to take still shots from your video camera so you don't always need to take lots of cameras with youSuper Steady Shot (Image Stabilisation) - helps eliminate blur due to shaky hands which is very important at full zoom (a small movement of the hand can cause a lot of movement at the other end)

What's in the box?

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Specifications

2008 Features

Record Video to Memory Stick

Yes

Zoom Mic

Yes

Film Roll / Face Index

Yes

Quick On

Yes

YouTube Upload from Software

Yes

Sony Vegas Platinum (30 Day Trial)

Yes

Media

Primary Video Recording Medium

40GB HDD

Additional Video Recording Medium(s)

Memory Stick

Movie Dubbing (Between Mediums)

HDD --> Memory Stick

Lens

Carl Zeiss Lens Type

Vario-Tessar

Filter Diameter

30mm

Zoom

25x Optical (2000x Digital)

F

1.8 - 3.2

f (Focal Distance)

2.5 - 62.5mm

f (35mm Conversion) in 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec position

39 - 1189mm

Sensor

Sensor Size & Type

1/6" CCD

No. of Pixels (Approx. Gross)

1070K

No. of Pixels 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec (Effective)

670K

Camera

Max. Video Resolution

720 x 576 (Standard Definition)

Video Format

MPEG2

Aspect Ratio

16:9 Widescreen

Super Steady Shot

Electronic

Focus System

Auto / Manual (via Touch Screen)

Spot Focus

Yes (via Touch Screen)

Spot Meter

Yes (via Touch Screen)

Minimum Illumination

8lux (Auto Slow Shutter on)

White Balance

Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One Touch (via Touch Screen)

Shutter Speed

1/3 - 1/3500

NightShot

Yes

Colour Slow Shutter

Yes

Exposure Control

Yes (via Touch Screen)

Iris Control / Gain Control

Auto Only

Guide Frame

Yes

Fader Functions

Fade to Black / White (via Touch Screen)

Picture Effects

Monotone / Sepia / Pastel

Digital Picture Effects

Old Movie

Tele Macro

Yes (via Touch Screen)

Active Interface Shoe

Yes

Easy Handycam

Yes

Touch Screen

Size

2.7" (16:9 WIDE)

No. of Pixels / Resolution

123,200 dots (560 x 220)

LCD Type

Standard

Audio

Zoom Mic

Yes

Recording

2ch Stereo (Dolby Digital)

Playback (via camera)

2ch Stereo (Dolby Digital)

Still Image

Recording Media

HDD / Memory Stick

Max. Image Size (Still Mode)

1.0MP

Compression

JPEG

PictBridge

Yes

Photo Capture from Movie Playback

Yes (In camera / via software)

General

Weight Without Battery

360g

Dimensions Without Battery (W x H x D)

76x77x113mm

Connection

SD Video / Audio Out (via Multi AV RCA Cable)

Yes

USB Terminal

Yes (USB2 Mini Jack)

DC In

Yes

HDD Rec. Times

SP HQ 9Mbps (720 x 576)

580 mins

SP SP 6Mbps (720 x 576)

870 mins

SP LP 3Mbps (720 x 576)

1660 mins

Batt. Rec. Time (LCD On)

NPFH40

90 mins (Supplied)

NPFH50 (Actiforce)

105 mins

NPFH70 (Actiforce)

230 mins

NPFH100 (Actiforce)

515 mins

Supplied Accessories

AC Adaptor

AC-L200

InfoLITHIUM Battery

NP-FH40

Handycam Docking Station

DCRA-C200

AV Cable (Stereo RCA)

Yes

USB Cable (Mini --> Full Sized)

Yes

Remote Commander

RMT-835

CD-ROM: Picture Motion Browser 3.0

Yes

CD-ROM: Sony Vegas Platinum (30 Day Trial)

Yes

Enjoy Handycam DVD

Yes

* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice

Sony says:

40GB High-Capacity Hard Disk Drive: Record up to 27.5 hours of digital video (over 9.5 hours in HQ mode for DVD-quality video) without the need for external or extra media. The impressive capacity allows for extensive digital video recording directly to the camcorder Hard Disk Drive.

One-Touch Disc Burn with Handycam® Station: For simple connectivity to your TV or PC. There’s no need to rearrange cables or wires when recharging the battery or playing recorded footage. With the added convenience of One-Touch Disc Burn, you can archive your memories on DVD quickly and easily with a compatible PC and DVD burner.

2.7" 16:9 Wide Hybrid Touch Panel LCD: For clear video in any lighting environment, the Hybrid LCD features recording and zoom buttons on the display frame. Manually adjust the exposure and focus by simply tapping the LCD thanks to the convenient Touch Panel feature.

25x Optical Zoom: Get closer to your subject without picture degradation with the 25x Optical Zoom. For enhanced shooting, use the powerful Digital Zoom to capture distant subjects and far-away shots with exceptional ease and clarity.

Built-in Zoom Microphone: The DCR-SR65’s built-in microphone works with camcorder’s zoom function to focus on the sound coming from the subject in your viewfinder.

InfoLITHIUM™ Battery System: By exchanging data such as consumption rates and remaining battery, Sony’s unique battery system never leaves you short. InfoLITHIUM batteries can also be recharged without the “memory effect” common to Ni-Cad batteries.

STAMINA™ Battery Performance: Enjoy over 9 full hours of continuous recording on a single charge with the optional NP-FH100 Battery Pack. Record and relive moments with the Sony HDD Handycam camcorder powered by the long-lasting and reliable STAMINA Battery Pack.

Easy Handycam® Button: Switches the camcorder to automatic mode and adjusts the LCD to display and enlarge essential icons such as power and remaining storage. Experience all the shooting power of the DCR-SR65 HDD Handycam camcorder with simple-to-use features.

Super SteadyShot®: Controls and steadies a high range of shake and vibration frequencies when zooming in on the subject from a distance. Super SteadyShot image stabilization ensures your digital home videos come out with an advanced level of smoothness.